Playful names have energy. They tend to be short, end in a vowel or a light consonant, and make you smile. Beau, Coco, Ziggy, Pixie. Pairs well with a serious surname.
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agile; nimble; skillful
narrow strait, slender (via Kyle)
modern invented name; possibly shining, bright
dear little Ana, gracious one
unbranded calf, one who doesn't follow the herd
modern invented name with no fixed meaning
garden, orchard (as short for Carmelo)
meadow town
home ruler, lord of the estate
hyacinth (flower)
exalted, ascendant
joy, music (original Old English meaning)
heavenly, sky princess
child of light
pearl
to reap, harvest
whole, healthy
olive tree
modern invented name
fortified hill
thankful
celestial body
west meadow
joyful
the shining one
light
Fair one from the meadow
warrior, strong woman
God is gracious
counsel power
work, industrious
modern coinage, origin uncertain
beautiful and rising
son of the third, third-born's son
island of Kell, Kell's island
God is gracious
pledged to God, my God is an oath
lily, rose
grace, favor
short form of Katarina
lake or waterfall + meadow clearing
creative variant of Kinsley
modern phonetic name, variant of Braylee
diminutive of Josephine
initial-name, typically Andrew James or Anthony...
descendant of Raighne (Irish clan)
crooked nose (old Gaelic nickname)
Tinsley's field or meadow
brave one, bold and courageous
fiery one
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